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Spanish Phrase

¿La conexión a internet es gratis?

/la ko.neˈksjon a inˈteɾnet es ˈɡɾatis/
Meaning"Is the internet connection free?"
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Meaning

This question asks whether the internet connection is provided without charge. It’s commonly used in hotels, cafés, airports, or any place where Wi‑Fi might be offered to customers.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you arrive at a venue and need to know if you can access the Wi‑Fi without paying, or when you’re comparing different services that may charge for internet access.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Laconexiónainternetesgratis?

1

Definite article (La)

‘La’ is the feminine singular definite article, matching the noun ‘conexión’.

2

Noun gender (conexión)

‘Conexión’ is a feminine noun, so adjectives and articles must agree in gender.

3

Preposition (a)

‘a’ introduces the complement ‘internet’, indicating the type of connection.

4

Verb ser (es)

‘es’ is the third‑person singular of ‘ser’, used for permanent characteristics like ‘gratis’.

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Adjective agreement (gratis)

‘gratis’ is invariable, but it agrees in meaning with the feminine noun ‘conexión’.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿La conexión a internet es gratis?

Is the internet connection free?

Sí, es gratuita para todos los clientes.

Yes, it’s free for all customers.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿La conexión a internet es gratuito?

    ‘gratuito’ is masculine; it must agree with the feminine noun ‘conexión’, so use ‘gratuita’ or the invariable ‘gratis’.

  • ¿El conexión a internet es gratis?

    ‘conexión’ is feminine, so the article must be ‘la’, not ‘el’.

  • ¿La conexión a internet es gratis?

    In Spanish the word is usually capitalized as ‘Internet’, though lowercase is also accepted in informal contexts.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿El Wi‑Fi es gratuito?

    Is the Wi‑Fi free?

  • ¿Puedo usar internet sin pagar?

    Can I use the internet without paying?

  • ¿Hay costo por la conexión a internet?

    Is there a charge for the internet connection?

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Cultural Tip

In most Spanish‑speaking countries ‘internet’ is treated as masculine (el internet), but when you talk about ‘la conexión’, the article follows the noun’s gender, not the word ‘internet’. Also, ‘gratis’ is the most common way to say ‘free’, while ‘gratuita’ can be used as an adjective that agrees with a feminine noun (e.g., ‘conexión gratuita’).